Publications
PUBLICATIONS Samuelson, M. M., Fujiwara, M., Pulis, E. E., Pitchford, J. L., Howard, V. A., & Solangi, M. (In Press). A comprehensive evaluation of survival and population growth estimates for bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops tuncatus) in the Mississippi Sound, USA, following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Southeastern Naturalist. Post, J., Samuelson, M.M., Moore, D.P., & Solangi, M. …
Presentations
Presentations Samuelson, M. M., Pulis, E. E., Wells, R. S., Schorr, G. S., Douglas, D. C., & Solangi, M. (2018, September). Movement and dive patterns of two rehabilitated pygmy killer whales (Feresa attenuata), following release in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, Biloxi, Mississippi. Moore, D. P., Pulis, E. E., Samuelson, M. M., …
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Volunteer
Due to COVID-19 we are currently not accepting new volunteers. IMMS VolunteersFAQ’s Q: How can I become an IMMS volunteer? A: Begin by completing our Volunteer Application; if we have opportunities that appear to fit your schedule and interests we will contact you for more information, or to schedule an interview. For insurance purposes, all …
Internship
Internships Currently Offered: IMMS Research Internship Application IMMS Animal Training Internship Application IMMS Aquarist/ Education Summer Internship Application MSU-CVM Veterinary Externship Application IMMS Stranding Internship Application IMMS Stranding Internship Application -Winter 2023 Each department has their own internship program, application, and deadlines based on their needs so it is very important to look at the …
What You Can Do for Strandings
A “stranded” dolphin is one that is beached on land or in very shallow water and cannot swim away on its own. If you should ever find an animal in this situation that is still alive, it is in distress and needs your help. Dolphins typically strand because of an injury or illness, and generally …
Field Trips
FIELD TRIPS Schools, home-schools, and other organized youth groups can visit IMMS and Ocean Adventures for a fun, educational, and hands-on marine science experience. We offer reduced rates for field trips to encourage students to become better stewards of our precious marine resources. For more information, or to book a field trip at Ocean Adventures Marine …
Special Programs
SPECIAL PROGRAMS Book general admission or special programs with us by clicking on the image above! Visit Ocean Adventures Marine Park to see the beauty and intelligence of our resident dolphins and sea lions as they interact with their trainers. You can even see the below the surface lives of our animals through the underwater …
Sea Turtle Strandings and Rehabilitation
Sea Turtle Strandings and Rehabilitation The Gulf of Mexico is home to five of the seven sea turtle species. Three of these: Kemp’s Ridley, loggerhead, and green sea turtles, are readily found in Mississippi waters. The coastal waters of the northern Gulf are an important habitat for juvenile Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, the most critically …